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Historic Winter Storms Cause Frozen and Burst Pipes in Southern U.S.
USA Today published an article outlining damage from severe winter storms that has left properties in Texas with frozen and burst water pipes.
25 Feb 2021
Freddie Mac: Guide Bulletin 2021-08: Temporary Servicing Guidance
Freddie Mac announced an extension of the COVID-19 foreclosure moratorium, expansion of the COVID‑19 forbearance plans, expansion of the COVID-19 payment deferral and clarification regarding Freddie Mac Flex Modification® eligibility for borrowers with a COVID-19 hardship.
25 Feb 2021
ATTOM: Total Number of Zombie Foreclosures Drops in First Quarter 2021
ATTOM Data Solutions issued its Q1 2021 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report. According to its findings, 1.4 (1,449,253) million residential properties in the U.S. are currently vacant.
25 Feb 2021
HUD: FHA INFO #21-11: COVID-19 Loss Mitigation Policies Webinar
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the availability of a pre-recorded webinar that discusses the various policies outlined in Mortgagee Letter (ML) 2021-05, Extensions of Single Family Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium, Start Date of COVID-19 Initial Forbearance, and Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) Extension Period; Expansion of COVID-19 Loss Mitigation Options.`
23 Feb 2021
VA: VALERI Servicer Newsflash
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a release containing information regarding upcoming system maintenance and recently announced COVID-19 policy guidance.
23 Feb 2021
HUD: Texas Winter Storm Federal Disaster Assistance
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the State of Texas to provide support to homeowners and homebuyers in areas affected by a severe winter storm.
22 Feb 2021
Resource: Eviction, Mortgage and Foreclosure Relief During COVID-19
Justia has created an online resource featuring a comprehensive state-by-state review of COVID-19 eviction and foreclosure protections as well as a summary of associated federal actions.
19 Feb 2021
FEMA Emergency Declaration Louisiana Severe Winter Storm
FEMA issued an Emergency Declaration for areas in Louisiana affected by a severe winter storm beginning on February 11, 2021 and continuing.
18 Feb 2021
NY Court of Appeals Rules on Foreclosure Deceleration, SOL
DS News published an article discussing a recent New York Court of Appeals decision that provided clear rules around the statute of limitations for foreclosure actions within the state. The article features commentary from McCalla Raymer Leibert Managing Partner Rich Haber.
18 Feb 2021
Fannie Mae Lender Letter LL-2019-08 Mortgage Insurance Updates
Fannie Mae issued a Lender Letter updating the MassHousing Mortgage Insurance Fund’s Loan Loss Reserve Agreement, Commitment/Certificate, and Mortgage Payment Protection Endorsement Forms as well as the list of Approved Mortgage Insurance Forms.
17 Feb 2021